The waiting was finally over for hundreds of anxious teenagers as they received their exam marks.
Youngsters across the county gathered in excited crowds at their schools and colleges to collect their long-awaited grades.
Headteachers have expressed their delight as students achieved good results across core subjects such as English, maths and science, with some bright sparks achieving straight As.
Read more ...High schools in Wansbeck celebrateWait over for Blyth Community College99%pass rate at Cramlington HighAshington Community High School saw huge successes with four students gaining As across the board.
Students at Hirst High School in Ashington were equally thrilled with their results.
Early indications from schools and colleges across the county have revealed that students have performed better than last year.
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